Convert hectogram to milligram
Please provide values below to convert hectogram [hg] to milligram [mg], or Convert milligram to hectogram.
How to Convert Hectogram to Milligram
1 hg = 100000 mg
Example: convert 15 hg to mg:
15 hg = 15 × 100000 mg = 1500000 mg
Hectogram to Milligram Conversion Table
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Hectogram
A hectogram (hg) is a unit of mass equal to 100 grams.
History/Origin
The hectogram is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century as a decimal-based system for standardizing measurements, primarily used in scientific and everyday contexts.
Current Use
The hectogram is used in some countries for measuring food and other small quantities, especially in the context of nutrition labels and grocery shopping, but is less common than grams and kilograms.
Milligram
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/Origin
The milligram has been used in scientific and medical contexts for precise measurement of small quantities, especially in pharmacology and chemistry, with its origins linked to the metric system established in the 18th century.
Current Use
Today, the milligram is widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and scientific research to measure small amounts of substances accurately.